Fried Fruit Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. 2
   Beat together until smooth eggs, oil, and fruit juice (raspberry juice is great, apple juice will do).
3. 3
   Add to the flour mixture and stir to make a soft dough.
4. 4
   Form dough into flat cakes (about 3 dozen).
5. 5
   Place 1/2 tsp.
6. 6
   of jelly (again, raspberry is wonderful, but any jelly or jam can be used) in the center of each and roll dough to cover jelly, forming a ball.
7. 7
   Deep-fry balls in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Dust with powdered sugar.